Black Belt Leadership

Your reflection matters in ways you may not have considered.  Without reflection, you never have time to learn the lessons life is trying to teach you.  That's the topic of this week's "MASTER Your Life" podcast.

Welcome to another installment of Black Belt Leadership.  What can we learn about life from the iconic “No Name” Western Trilogy?  Turns out, a lot.  In life, there is good, bad, and ugly, as well as opportunities disguised as problems. Tune in for insightful takeaways that will inspire you to persist, adapt, and thrive, no matter what life throws at you.

Welcome to this installment of Black Belt Leadership. Just as nature prepares for the next season, so too must we. How we prepare today determines how high and how far we can go tomorrow. There are five key areas to focus on as you’re preparing for seasonal change, and we’ll cover those in this lesson.

Welcome to this special Thanksgiving installment of Black Belt Leadership! Today, we’re diving into a topic close to my heart - the transformative power of gratitude. We explore the science of gratitude, as well as its benefits. So, join me as we celebrate the incredible power of thankfulness and make every day Thanksgiving Day!

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, I pose an essential organizational question when it comes to leadership succession, “Who’s waiting in the wings?”  There are six important steps great teams implement to get to the top and stay there, and we highlight these as we take a walk down NFL memory lane. 

In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, we delve into the often overlooked yet crucial role of leaders who may not be in the spotlight but still make a significant contribution.  Five compelling stories of men who led from the middle yet still left their mark, and how you can do this as well.  It’s not where you lead, but how, that matters.

Welcome to a special installment of Black Belt Leadership. What happens when a chance encounter at a restaurant transforms into a mentorship moment?  These unplanned but impactful interactions can inspire and propel others toward their full potential, but only if we do this… 

Welcome to this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership In today's episode.  It’s World Series time, and with that an important question we all have to answer, “How Are You Playing the Game?” How you choose to participate in the game of life determines the demands placed upon you and the outcomes and success you will experience.

Welcome to this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership. Life isn’t always fair. Adversity can and will come our way.  We can allow it to define us, or we can choose to define ourselves. It’s easy to get comfortable with the crutches, and settle for less. Here’s how you choose instead to overcome.

Welcome to this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership as we take a look at "Naysayers." We live in a world of negative influencers who seem to be everywhere, always ready to amplify doubt and pessimism. In this lesson, Dr. John shares how you can turn these negative voices into fuel for your success. Tune in now and transform how you tackle life's challenges!

Welcome to this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership where we take a deep dive into 8 essential life lessons shared from an unlikely source, Popular Mechanics.  For over 100 years, this publication has fascinated tech and science enthusiasts with its wide-ranging topics, but also the practical wisdom it shares with readers.  What can we learn about life from Popular Mechanics?  Let’s find out…

In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, I pose the question, “What happens when life throws you a curve?” Life happens, and sometimes it takes us on an unplanned detour. Our response either leaves us powerless or empowers us to keep moving forward. You can transform your setbacks into comebacks and learn how to become resilient and move forward with purpose, no matter what life throws your way. Here’s how you do it…

Welcome to another installment of Black Belt Leadership. Today, we're diving deep into a fundamental question we all grapple with—"Who Am I?" It is a question we must answer, and revisit again and again. But for a Black Belt Leader, the question goes beyond self-discovery – and that’s where it gets interesting.  Join me for an insightful look at how we answer this fundamental question, and help others do the same. 

Welcome to another insightful installment of Black Belt Leadership. Today, we'll explore how initial impressions often mislead us and fail to uncover the hidden values in people and situations. It is important to look beyond outward appearances to discover other’s true potential and worth. So, join us as we explore how to harness the power of deeper insight to become better leaders.  

What does it mean to “Live the Break”?  Scottie Scheffler knows, and this leadership secret helped him win seven PGA tournaments in 2024, including the FedEx Tour Championship. Join me as we translate golf strategies into actionable leadership lessons. Whether you're a golf fan or a budding leader, this episode promises to enrich your path to success. Tune in and discover how you too can score more wins in life!  #beablackbeltleader #livethebreak #PGA #golf #scottiescheffler #randysmith #coach #success

In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, I share a personal story about getting stuck on a ride at Hershey Park, and the lessons learned from this. It’s a powerful leadership lesson about problem-solving, acceptance, and self-control. So buckle up and get ready for a thrilling ride as we talk roller coasters and personal growth! 

Welcome to another episode of Black Belt Leadership. In this installment, we delve into the power of perception and belief with a thought-provoking question, "What Do You See?" More importantly, what are we NOT seeing that we should be seeing to experience more success in our lives? Join us as we explore the critical connection between our thoughts and our reality and discover how to harness the power of a crystal-clear vision to achieve greater success in life.  

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, we tackle the challenge of bias and how it shapes how we view and engage with the world, often without us realizing it. We explore the origins and impacts of biases, tracing them back to early influencers in our lives, as well as historical figures who overcame cultural bias to change things for the better. If you're ready to confront and challenge the biases that affect your leadership and personal growth, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to another enlightening installment of the Black Belt Leadership Today, we're diving into "The Lego Lesson," where we draw fascinating parallels between the creative world of Lego building and the fundamentals of effective team building. Each team member, like a Lego block, plays an integral role. If you want to build high-performance, non-leader-dependent teams, you need to learn “The Lego Lesson.” Let’s start building… #beablackbeltleader #legolesson #teambuilding

In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, we explore the DIY Dilemma.  We all face challenges we can’t solve on our own, yet for some reason, we are reluctant to seek the guidance and help of other people. We keep trying and failing on our own when others are ready, willing, and able to help us. Why is that?  We explore the answer to that question and look at some examples of history to realize what can happen when we let pride and ego get in the way.